Attorney - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈtɜːrnɪ|  American pronunciation of the word attorney
Brit.  |əˈtɜːnɪ|  British pronunciation of the word attorney

noun

- a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice (syn: lawyer)

Extra examples

...talked to the count's attorney about buying land from his estate...

...finished law school and became an attorney...

You may need to retain an attorney.

The court ordered the appointment of an attorney to represent the child.

His attorney claimed the court lacked jurisdiction in this matter.

...a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice...

The case is being prosecuted by the assistant district attorney.

The suspect invoked his right to an attorney.

The President nominated her for Attorney General.

The attorney offered evidence that controverted the plaintiff's allegations.

He's just a grunt in the attorney's office.

The judge ordered the attorney to stop hectoring the witness.

...to be effectual, a judge must homologate the plea bargain between the district attorney and the defense...

His attorney has been hunting for a loophole that would allow him to get out of the deal.

An article in yesterday's paper misstated the name of the district attorney.

Word forms

noun
singular: attorney
plural: attorneys
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